NHTSA recall campaign
79V220000
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Reported1979-09-25Affected224,892 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE AUTOMATIC COOLER LINE HOSES ON SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL VOIDS, WHICH COMBINED WITH A HIGH THERMAL EXPANSION AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, COULD RESULT IN HOSE FAILURE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE COOLER LINE HOSES USING HOSES WITH KEVLAR BRAIDED REINFORCEMENT.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →